'Made in Japan' is a simple phrase, but one full of meaning. From kettles and cutlery to chairs, Japan creates some of the most innovative, elegant, whimsical and well-made objects in the world. Combining high aesthetic standards with cutting-edge technology, many of these designs turn everyday items into functional works of art that would look as good in a museum as on a kitchen counter. Made in Japan surveys 100 of the country's recent design triumphs, among them furnishings, utensils, gadgets, clothing, office equipment and even a silent guitar. While the book features mainly mass-produced objects, it also includes one-off prototypes and limited-edition items that are immensely popular in Japan. Created specifically for the Japanese consumer, these products reflect the way people live, work and play in a country that prizes highly both exceptional craftsmanship and industrial perfection.
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'Next to every picture showing off fanciful products are outstanding articles on how they were created … fascinating to read and look at' --Things to do in LA
'It's perfect for those searching high and low for ideal finishing touches, or anyone wishing to elevate everyday items into works of art' --Essentials magazine
'For those who worship at the altar of high design, Made in Japan is a compendium of products that reward a love of beauty and a faith in the future.' --EDGE Magazine
'these products are smart, inspiring and deeply human' --Handful of Salt
'there will be things you love and others you dislike among the 100 new products featured in Made in Japan ... I doubt if any will leave you indifferent' --Serge the Concierge Blog
'packs in innovative, whimsical products' --Midwest Book Review
'Well worth spending time reading' --Pedro Silmon The Blog
'Some books are smart; some books are fun. This one is both … it's a fascinating, compelling and impressive celebration of design ingenuity that not only revels in the objects chosen, but also transcends them.' --Modern Magazine
Well worth spending time reading --Pedro Silmon The Blog
'It's perfect for those searching high and low for ideal finishing touches, or anyone wishing to elevate everyday items into works of art' --Essentials magazine
'For those who worship at the altar of high design, Made in Japan is a compendium of products that reward a love of beauty and a faith in the future.' --EDGE Magazine
'these products are smart, inspiring and deeply human' --Handful of Salt
'there will be things you love and others you dislike among the 100 new products featured in Made in Japan ... I doubt if any will leave you indifferent' --Serge the Concierge Blog
'packs in innovative, whimsical products' --Midwest Book Review
'Well worth spending time reading' --Pedro Silmon The Blog
'Some books are smart; some books are fun. This one is both … it's a fascinating, compelling and impressive celebration of design ingenuity that not only revels in the objects chosen, but also transcends them.' --Modern Magazine
Well worth spending time reading --Pedro Silmon The Blog
About the Author
NAOMI POLLOCK is an American architect based in Japan. Her writing on Japanese design has appeared in the Financial Times, New York Times, Wallpaper* and Architectural Record. She is the author of Modern Japanese House (2005) and Hitoshi Abe (2008), and co-author of Merrell's New Architecture in Japan (2010). REIKO SUDO is Artistic Director of the award-winning avant-garde textile company Nuno Corporation.
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